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Goulburn Mulwaree Council is delighted to present an exciting draft budget to the community for your input and comment.

Some of the exciting new projects announced in the draft budget include:

- A new cycling and walking track that loops around half of the city, opening up access for residents and visitors to the scenic Wollondilly River- A new Adventure Playground- Upgraded parks and reserves and a new outdoor swimming pool- A new Performing Arts Centre that is of international standard- A new Sports Stadium that can hold national and international sporting events including NRL matches or T-20 Cricket- A rejuvenated, green, leafy and lively CBD

All of these amazing ideas (and more) are possible and can be achieved within four years – according to Goulburn Mulwaree Council’s exciting new budget for 2015/16 and the following three years.

The budget also includes a substantial 320% increase in Council funded roads and bridge capital works from $2.4M to in excess of $8M.

Some of the other exciting projects detailed in the budget also include:

- A 384% increase in footpath extensions and renewal- Continuing the village discretionary fund- Increased car-parking close to the CBD- A Mobile Library Van- Cleaning up many of the creek beds in the city- An upgrade St Clair Museum including Archive Centre- Ongoing replacement of public toilets- Upgrading and beautifying all entrances to the City- Continuing the CBD improvement work- A new Sewer Treatment Plant- The installation of reticulated raw water system for the city’s parks and reserves- The installation of a lift connecting the Library and the Art GalleryThe draft budget for 2015/16 and following three years will be the basis of the Operational and Delivery Plan that will be out for public consultation from April 13 to May 11.

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